We are delighted to announce that on Sunday 7th & Thurs 11th June, former Amber beneficiary Lydia will present an appeal on BBC Radio 4 on behalf of The Amber Trust. Lydia will share how Amber’s support has helped her…
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Application deadline: 15th November 2024
The next application deadline for our Amber Music Services is 15th November 2024. Our Music Services are open to all blind and partially sighted children and young people in the UK up to the age of 18, who may also…
The Sound of Progress Report – Making Music Accessible With Percussion Play and the RSBC
New research into how the play industry can be more inclusive for people with vision impairment has been published today on World Sight Day, as charities urge businesses to recognise the importance of the ‘purple pound’ and be more inclusive. …
Annual Concert: Meet the musicians
Join us on the 19th May for a wonderful afternoon of music. But first, we are delighted to introduce some of the musicians performing at the concert. Steele Music has always played a central role in my life and I…
Congratulations to Their Majesties on their Coronation!
The Amber Trust extends heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort on their Coronation. Their Majesties have made immense contributions to the charity sector, supporting a wide variety of causes including the arts and…
Focus on an Amber practitioner – Steve Harper
Online teaching during the pandemic has opened new doors for Amber practitioner Steve Harper, but he’s only too pleased to be back teaching in person. Steve, pictured above, is a Warwickshire-based music and guitar teacher who has worked with The…
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall extends her Presidency of The Amber Trust
The Amber Trust is thrilled and honoured to announce that HRH The former Duchess of Cornwall has extended her Presidency of The Amber Trust for a further term having initially become Amber’s President in 2012. Her Royal Highness’s long-standing support…
Caterina Grewe lights up Amber Trust charity concert
Concert pianist Caterina Grewe was delighted to support the Amber Trust as she lit up the Wathen Hall last week with a spectacular performance of music from the German Romantic period. The Royal College of Music professor thrilled the audience…
Teaching and performing is ‘wonderful’ dual role, says Grewe
Concert pianist Caterina Grewe learned from some of the best and is keen to share her knowledge the same way. The internationally acclaimed German-Japanese musician performs in aid of The Amber Trust at The Wathen Hall on March 2. She…
Derek Paravicini Quartet serve up Fortnum & Mason concert
Fresh from their debut on the BBC’s ‘In Tune’ program, the Derek Paravicini Quartet will be demonstrating the depth of their sonic palette in aid of The Amber Trust on March 1 – in partnership with one of the biggest…